Nautical Term: Shorthanded
Definition of Shorthanded
Shorthanded refers to a sailing vessel that is operating with a smaller number of crew members than is normally required for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel.
For example, imagine a captain setting sail with only six crew members on a vessel that typically requires a crew of ten or more to ensure the vessel’s safety and efficient operation. In this scenario, the vessel would be considered shorthanded.
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